Library Assistant

North Ayrshire Council; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kilwinning is seeking a part-time library assistant to provide front-line services. The role requires comfort with lone working and availability on weekends. Candidates must comply with PVG requirements related to working with children. The position involves managing library hours and ensuring safe access for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing front-line services.
• Comfortable with lone working.
• Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line services to the community.
• Open and close the library as needed.
• Ensure compliance with PVG requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Lone working

Time management

Job description

Location: Kilwinning Library St Winnings Lane Kilwinning, KA13 6EP

Rate: £13.48 - £13.78 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 30 hours per week

Job Summary

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. You will need a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

Information & Culture seeks a dynamic individual to join Kilwinning Library team. Responsibilities include providing front-line services to the community, lone working at times, and opening/closing the library.

Working hours are: Week 1: Mon 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Tue 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Wed 9.30am-12.30pm, Thu 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5pm; Week 2: same as Week 1, except Wed off, plus Sat 9.30am-12.30pm.

Are you available to work weekends and comfortable with lone working?

See attached role profile for more details.

North Ayrshire Council values a behavioural-based recruitment approach. Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored during the process.

If references are required, you will be notified. Not providing relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children)

This role involves Regulated Work with Children under the PVG Scheme, and applicants must not be barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages. For info, visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/.

Successful candidates' details will be entered into the PVG system to generate a form for completion.

Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has four workstyles; this position is classified as: In Building – primarily based at a single location.

More info can be found in the HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). Please inquire at interview if unsure about the workstyle.